Highways England had warned at 8.30am that the closure could remain in place for a number of hours but said a short time later that it could reopen sooner than anticipated.

The agency tweeted: "Super fast work by @WYP_RPU and our #TrafficOfficers mean we are in the process of removing the closure of the #M621 at J5. Traffic currently held for us to collect our kit. Will update once all clear."